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5. Sailing into the Darkness

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Iris Murdoch's husband reflects on his wife's inner world after the onset of Alzheimer's. Concluded by Oliver Ford Davies.

John reflects on his wife's inner world after the onset of the disease.

John Bayley concludes the story of how his novelist wife, Iris Murdoch, progressively developed Alzheimer's disease.

Acclaimed memoir offering a glimpse into her world.

Abridged by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in January 1999.

15 minutes

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